Engine Oil Pan Removal

Engine Oil Pan Removal

1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 7.

2. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.

3. Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.

4. Remove the driveshaft heat shield.

5. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.

6. A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover (A).





7. M/T model: Remove the torque rod bracket Engine Assembly Torque Rod Bracket Replacement.

8. Remove the dipstick, then remove the dipstick tube (A).






9. Remove the CKP sensor cover (A), then disconnect the CKP sensor connector (B).






10. Remove the clutch case cover/torque converter case cover (A), and the transmission mounting bolts (B).

M/T model





A/T model





11. Remove the oil pan bolts. Note the bolt locations by their size.






12. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the block in the places shown.





13. Remove the oil pan.